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All our items have a history; they have been previously owned, which is part of their unique charm. They have normal signs of age and use and most collectors believe that, too, adds to their allure.

We describe and show items as thoroughly as possible. All weights are for the pair. All items are subject to prior sale. Enjoy browsing our outstanding collection of rare treasures.

#1020 Long-Time Sweethearts

Price: $350.00

One of the most delightful pairs of bookends ever produced by the esteemed Armor Bronze Co., "Long-Time
Sweethearts" always produces smiles. The faces of the two seniors gazing at each other just sparkle with
joy. This set, in bronze-clad gray metal with a ploychrome finish is circa 1925. Each is stamped with the
Armor Bronze logo and one still bears the original paper label.

Dimensions:
3-1/4" w x 4-1/2" d x 7-1/4" h
Weight: 6-1/4 lbs.

Condition Comment:
Good vintage condition with some minor enamel loss that does not detract from the overall effect.

#1023 "Splendor" Peacock

Price: $325.00

In a positively exquisite display of artistry, the incomparable Pompeian Bronze Co. produced this
consequential and now rare set of bookends with a majestically preening peacock in a highly detailed
natural scene. Each piece bears the foundry mark on the rear along with the title, "Splendor." The set,
circa 1925, is done in bronze-clad gray metal with a polychrome finish.

Dimensions:
4-1/4" w x 1-3/4" d x 3-3/4"h
Weight: 4 lbs.

Condition Comment:
Very good vintage condition with some minor enamel loss and age-appropriate wear. Felt on bases replaced.

#1048 Shakespeare Seated

Price: $350.00

Rare, substantial and important, this depiction of the Bard at work bears not only the imprint of the
artist, C.S. Allen, but the original paper label of the esteemed Armor Bronze foundry. This set is the
highly-prized bronze-clad polychrome version, circa 1926 with much of the original color faded but highly
visible.

#1049 Light of Asia

Price: $325.00

An impressive and substantial set of polychromed cast iron bookends from the celebrated Bradley & Hubbard
foundry that exhibit two quotations from Sir Edwin Arnold's seminal poetic work on the tenets of
Buddhism: "Let Love Through Good Deeds Show" and "Lo! Ye Shall Read It In The Sacred Books." Each piece
is inscribed with the B&H hallmark on the rear and is believed to be circa 1920s.

Dimensions:
4-7/8" w x 2-5/8" d x 6" h
Weight: 6-1/4 lbs.

Condition Comment:
Good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear including some fading of the polychrome finish and minor nicks that do not diminish the overall effect. Felt on bases replaced.

#1050 Longfellow Bust

Price: $375.00

The celebrated American poet never looked more distinguished than in this strikingly detailed figural
bust set into a niche from the masters at Bradley & Hubbard. Each piece has a brass plate along the front
edge with the name Longfellow engraved on it. The distinctive B&H mark is stamped into the back of each
of these handsome bronze-clad cast iron pieces, circa 1920. A companion set to these, of Shakespeare, is
in the Smithsonian Collection.

Dimensions:
4-1/2" w x 2-3/4" d x 5-3/4" h
Weight: 12 lbs.

Condition Comment:
Good vintage condition with some high point finish wear appropriate to its age.

#1056 Asleep at Mid-Story

Price: $350.00

A senior citizen is caught napping in his favorite chair with his book still opened in his lap in this
most charming and delightful slice of life from the acclaimed Kronheim & Oldenbusch (K&O) foundry, circa
1929. K&O are renowned for their often whimsical and colorful depictions and this set is no exception.
Executed in gray metal with a golden bronze and polychrome finish, the set still bears the K&O markings
on the back of each.

#1059 Pirate

Price: $395.00 SOLD

Here is a stunningly vibrant and colorful depiction of the quintessential pirate sculpted and signed by
the artist, Paul Herzel, in this polychrome over plated gray metal pair of very rare bookends from the
acclaimed Pompeian Bronze foundry, circa 1928.

#1060 Proud Peacock

Price: $325.00

The majestic peacock struts his feathers proudly in this wonderfully detailed set of bookends from the
respected Weidlich Brothers foundry, circa 1925. Each very substantial plated gray metal piece has a rich
patina and is stamped with the WB foundry mark.

Dimensions:
4" w x 3-1/2" d x 5-3/4" h
Weight: 5-1/2 lbs.

Condition Comment:
Excellent vintage condition with only wear appropriate to their age. Felt on bases replaced.

#1062 Deco Dancer with Scarf

Price: $395.00

The timeless beauty and irresistible grace of the nude Art Deco dancer is captured in this bronze-coated
cast iron pair attributed to the "X-2" foundry, circa 1929. Each of the two pieces has a subdued coppery
patina that only enhances the fluid motion of the dancer and her sash.

Dimensions:
5" w x 2-3/4" d x 5-1/2" h
Weight: 4-1/4 lbs.

Condition Comment:
Very good vintage condition with only wear appropriate to their age.

#1088 Tambourine Girl

Price: $395.00

Here is one of the iconic Art Deco sets of bookends in bronze-coated cast iron from Gifthouse Inc.
(Bronzart), circa 1926. The curved lines of the nude dancer's stretching body, coupled with the
gracefully curved stepped platform, seem to epitomize the artistic sensibility of the Art Deco era.

Dimensions:
5-1/2" w x 2-1/4" d x 5-1/4" h
Weight: 3-3/4 lbs.

Condition Comment:
Very good vintage condition with wear appropriate to their age. Felt on bases replaced.

#1093 Art Deco Horse

Price: $395.00

Sometimes referred to as "Trojan Horse Head," this spectacular set from the illustrious Dodge, Inc.
foundry, circa 1930, boasts a most resplendent, copper-bronze finish over gray metal. The original felt
base and foundry label are still intact on each piece. This pair of bookends is a tour de force in any
setting.

Dimensions:
3-1/4" w x 4-1/2" d x 7-1/4" h
Weight: 3-3/4 lbs.

Condition Comment:
Very good vintage condition with only wear appropriate to their age.

#1101 Ten Commandments - Ark

Price: $395.00

Here is a truly majestic presentation of the Ten Commandments in Hebrew seemingly carved from the rocks
of Mount Sinai as interpreted by one of the major figures in early 20th century metalworking art: Louis
V. Aronson. This stunning pair of rare bookends, each capped by the Star of David, is fashioned from gray
metal with a glorious bronze finish. Each is marked on the rear "LV Aronson 1922."

Dimensions:
3-1/2" w x 4" d x 4"h
Weight: 2-3/4 lbs.

Condition Comment:
Very good vintage condition with only minor surface wear that does not detract from the overall appearance.

#1117 Babe Ruth

Price: $350.00

These extremely rare cast iron depictions of the "Sultan of Swat" (the only such version we have ever seen) have been attributed to the celebrated Hubley foundry, but they bear no markings to confirm this. The pair is circa 1920s and has only some traces of the original polychrome finish, lending an air of aging charm to this distinguished set.

Dimensions:
4-1/4" w x 2-1/2" d x 8-1/2" h
Weight: 5-1/2 lbs.

Condition Comment:
No cracks, chips or dents but most original color has aged off, providing this set a true vintage appearance. Felt on bases replaced.

#1118 Orchestra Instruments

Price: $350.00

Three exquisitely sculpted and wonderfully detailed orchestra instruments — violin, trumpet and French horn — adorn these most rare and gracefully formed bronze pieces. Believed to be circa 1920s, there are no identifying foundry markings on either one. Each has a richly subdued bronze patina.

#1120 Gazelle Grazing

Price: $325.00

This spectacularly detailed scene of the graceful gazelle feeding in the forest is enhanced by the brilliant gold and green polychrome finish over gray metal attributed to the acclaimed Ronson foundry, circa 1930. Each piece is marked "521" on the rear and are considered a rare find.

Dimensions:
5-1/2" w x 3" d x 5-1/2" h
Weight: 4-1/4 lbs.

Condition Comment:
Very good vintage condition with only some minor paint wear. Felt on bases replaced.

#1128 Teeing Off

Price: $395.00

This very rare set of solid bronze bookends displaying a knicker-clad golfer and his suited young caddy just exudes the sunny and pleasant mood of a spring morning on a picturesque golf course. The pair is circa 1930 from an unknown foundry.

Dimensions:
3-3/4" w x 2-1/4" d x 5-1/2" h
Weight: 6-3/4 lbs.

Condition Comment:
Very good vintage condition with only wear as appropriate to age.

#1133 Deco Horse Looking Back

Price: $395.00

Beautifully crafted and delightfully detailed, these captivating examples of art deco style are fashioned from gray metal with a copper-bronze finish, circa early 1940s. They have a warm bronze patina and each is marked on the rear "Kraftware".

Dimensions:
4" w x 2-1/4" d x 6-1/4" h
Weight: 3-1/4 lbs.

Condition Comment:
Good vintage condition with only some minor surface color loss. Felt on bases replaced.

#1146 Deco Geometric Design

Price: $350.00 SOLD

Here is an extraordinary and stunningly exquisite realization of the ultimate in art deco geometric design. This inspired cast iron pair of bookends positively expresses the splendid optimism of the art deco era with their still vibrant polychromed colors and sweeping forms. The set is circa 1930s from the celebrated Bradley & Hubbard foundry.

#1155 Miss Moderne

Price: $350.00

Miss Moderne expresses the absolute essence of the Art Deco era. Her flowing gown and the movement and geometry of her arms speak to the freedom the Art Deco ethic inspires. This cast iron set with a bronze finish is circa 1929 from an unknown foundry. The rear of each is marked "Miss Moderne."

Dimensions:
4" w x 2" d x 6-3/4" h
Weight: 4-1/4 lbs.

Condition Comment:
Very good vintage condition. Felt on bases replaced.